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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.41, 680.50 and 248.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.41, 680.50 and 248.57 is: 372.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.41 : 680.50 = 248.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.41/680.50 = 248.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.41x = 680.50 × 248.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.41x = 169,151.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,151.35/454.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.24

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